Surgical support frame

A key part of any surgical operation is the Surgical Support Frame or SSF, which is an attachable device to a Federation biobed. It is commonly called a "clamshell", given its shape and the fact that it is mounted over a patient during a surgical procedure. The SSF provides both a sterile environment and vital diagnostic and life support tools, such as a defibrillator and a pulmonary scanner. The frame incorporates a battery of bio-function sensors to supplement those of the biobed and overhead sensor clusters.

The SSF is capable of automated administration of intravenous medication as well as cardiovascular support and emergency defibrillation.

There are a variety of support frame types for different procedures and different body lifeform types. They are integral parts of any Surgical Bay.